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Social Sciences Schools in Washington

147 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Sciences major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Washington

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Washington

54,570 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Washington

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $78,690 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968. 81% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,093 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,800 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,070. 69% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

Social Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Anthropologists and Archeologists 35% $73,460
Statisticians 33% $98,070
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 24% $78,740
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $72,350
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940
Sociology Professors 19% $62,980
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Social Sciences Professors 19% $62,680
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Social Science Research Assistants 18% $45,110
Political Scientists 17% $76,660
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Survey Researchers 15% $59,620
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,910
Sociologists 8% $75,670
Geographers 0% $81,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Education 2,740
Psychology 406
Communication & Journalism 243
Library Science 128
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 37
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35
History 32

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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